Welcome to the Love Your Lens Blog
If you want to take better photos — whether with your camera, your phone or in Lightroom — you’re in the right place. This blog is packed with simple, practical tips for beginners and improvers, plus plenty of food photography advice and creative ideas to try at home.
I’ve taught photography for over 17 years, and my aim is always the same: to help you feel more confident, less overwhelmed and excited to pick up your camera. Have a browse, learn something new, and start taking photos you love.
Photo Composition Rules: Balance
This is quite a tricky composition rule to explain and it’s one that we probably apply...
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Superzoom lenses – are they the right choice for you?
I often find myself recommending “superzoom” lenses to students on Love Your Lens courses and...
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What's in the bag… for an Italian wedding
In just over 24 hours I'll be heading to a beautiful mountain village in the...
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7 things that have made me a better photographer
I have never stopped learning and developing my skills as a photographer and I don’t...
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How to take photos on a day out
My kids are older now – 12 and 14 – and although I still love...
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This is how to photograph a baby!
I absolutely love it when one of my clients sends me pictures they’ve taken that...
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One to One Photography Lessons with Marie
I’d like to introduce you to Marie. She’s a grandmother to two very lively toddlers...
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Makers Market Knutsford
Markets are great places to practise your photography. There are so many interesting and colourful...
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Update from the studio
I’ve been in the new studio 3 whole months now and it’s marvellous! It’s changed...
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